Offensive linemen don’t get the glory that most other positions tend to get. What they do goes under-appreciated by a large portion of fans, who just have a basic understanding of what they do. In reality, a great offensive line can make an average team good. Conversely, a bad line can make a good team average.
The 2016 season wasn’t a great one for the big men up front in Arizona. Overall, by most accounts, they were near the bottom of the league. Pro Football Focus ranked them 26th overall. This wasn’t all on bad play, as injuries had an impact as well.